"As a retired primary school teacher, I've spent most of my life in Newcastle, with a memorable seven-year stint teaching in London. I'm passionate about traveling, meeting new people, and capturing life's moments through photography. When I'm not exploring, you can find me cycling or hiking.

Recently, I was diagnosed with transverse myelitis, which has left me wheelchair-bound. Although the road to recovery is slow, I remain optimistic. I'm grateful for my caregiver, who assists me five days a week. I'm still happy to host guests in my flat, which I share with two others and my affectionate cat, Milo. My housemates, Keanu (21) and Ben (32), are also eager to meet new people. We look forward to welcoming you!"

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Love to meet and host fellow travelers.

Interests

Travel, history, photography, philately, cycling and hiking.

• photography
• beauty
• traveling
• socializing
• stamps
• cycling
• hiking
• teaching
• history
• philately

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy reading historical novels;

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A friend and I completed the Portuguese Camino from
Lisbon to Santiago in June/July 2023 completing the pilgrimage in 32 days - life changing

What I Can Share with Hosts

A history of my local area and the scenic beauty of the surrounding countryside.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Guernsey, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jersey, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palestine, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Swaziland, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam, Wales, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States